Meet Information
2024 MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Classic
Sponsor: Mississippi High School Activities Association
Meet Date: Tuesday, October 15
Location: Choctaw Trails, Jackson, MS
Click Here to Download Divisions & Starting Box Assignments
Click Here to Download MHSAA Middle School XC Classic Program
Click Here to Download Choctaw Trails Map - 3000 Meters
Meet Format: This meet is open to all MHSAA middle/junior high school 7th & 8th grade student-athletes. The meet will consist of three divisions (small, medium & large) determined by the 7th & 8th grade enrollment of each middle/junior high school participating (note: high enrollments will not be used!!!) Meet divisions will be posted after the meet deadline on MileSplit. Team's 7th & 8th grade enrollment will be determined by the MHSAA!!!
Eligibility: This meet is open to MHSAA 7th & 8th grade middle/junior high school athletes. ONLY athletes that have competed in middle school/junior high races are eligible. Any athlete that has run on a Varsity/JV High School Squad during the 2023 or 2024 season is NOT Eligible for this meet!
Race Distance: 3000 Meters
Meet Schedule:
1:00 p.m. Small School Girls
1:35 p.m. Small School Boys
2:10 p.m. Medium School Girls
2:15 p.m. Small School Award Ceremony
2:45 p.m. Medium School Boys
3:20 p.m. Large School Girls
3:25 p.m. Medium School Award Ceremony
3:55 p.m. Large School Boys
4:30 p.m. Large School Award Ceremony
Entries: Ten entries per school with only the top seven counting for scoring purposes. Entries will be done online @ http://ms.milesplit.com. Meet name: MHSAA Middle School Cross Country Classic. Entries close Thursday, October 10, Noon! Divisions with assigned schools, will be posted @ http://ms.milesplit.com. on Friday, October 11 or Saturday, October 12!
Team Entry Note: Schools should enter as a middle school not as a high school!!!
Entry Fee: $15.00 per athlete with a maximum of $100.00 per team (boys and girls are separate)! Make Checks Payable to: MHSAA - DO NOT MAIL ENTRY FEES, BRING TO THE MEET!
Awards: Medals to Top 20 Individuals in each race, Classic Championship Team Trophy to winning teams in each race
Parking Fee: $10.00 for 1 person in vehicle or $20.00 for 2 or more in the vehicle!
Teams are to bring their own water!
For Further Info: E-mail wbarnett@misshsaa.com or go to http://ms.milesplit.com